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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.59, 1,217.97 and 400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.59, 1,217.97 and 400.84 is: 600.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.59 : 1,217.97 = 400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.59/1,217.97 = 400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.59x = 1,217.97 × 400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.59x = 488,211.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,211.09/812.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.81

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